Member Spotlight: Steve Olson & Halé Behzadi
This month, we would like to welcome and spotlight our incoming Chair, Steve Olson, and Vice Chair, Halé Behzadi. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Executive Committee provide leadership, … Continued
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Letter to LAEDC Members from Outgoing Chair, Rudy Medina
Colleagues, as my year as Chair of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation draws to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to work … Continued
Together For LA Report Announcement
On Friday, June 24, The Together for Los Angeles (TFLA) Collaborative for Small Business Recovery released a report that outlines its work to accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continued
Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 LA500
Each year, the Los Angles Business Journal publishes its LA500, a list of the most influential people in Los Angeles. LAEDC is proud of our members who have been honored … Continued
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Punita Patel, Npower
Punita Patel is a Business and Talent Development Leader with 10+ years of strategic partnership, career coaching, and curriculum and program design experience. Her mission in life is to inspire … Continued
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
WTCLA’s annual Foreign Direct Investment Report was published in the June 20th LA Business Journal’s LA’s Top 500 issue. Curious which country has the most foreign owned enterprises, jobs and … Continued
Press Release – ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES: WORLD ENERGY PARAMOUNT RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT
LAEDC Economic Impact Report States World Energy’s Renewable Fuels Project in Southern Calif. Will Drive Down Carbon Emissions Globally, Improve Air Quality Locally, and Generate Clean Energy Jobs – Agency … Continued
Advanced Alternatives: World Energy Paramount Renewable Fuels Project
LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics has released their report commissioned by World Energy addressing the economic impact of the conversion of its Los Angeles-area refinery in Paramount, Calif., to the … Continued
The Future of Entertainment Recap
On June 8, 2022, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, with the support of California State University Dominguez Hills, hosted its Future Forum: The Future of Entertainment – The … Continued
Member Spotlight: Travis Kiyota, East West Bank
Travis Kiyota is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Affairs for East West Bank. As a member of the Bank’s senior leadership team, Mr. Kiyota leads the Bank’s public … Continued
Member Spotlight: Winston Damarillo, Talino Labs
Winston Damarillo is the Founder and CEO of Talino Venture Labs, a global venture studio of inclusive fintech startups that bridge the financial inclusion gap for underserved, underrepresented groups around … Continued
Economic Development Week 2022
As our region collectively and collaboratively responded to the pandemic to provide economic opportunity, especially in those communities most disproportionately impacted, LAEDC celebrates Economic Development Week and will be sharing … Continued
Small Business Week 2022
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. Small businesses are vital to the Los Angeles County economy, and to celebrate this week, we’d like to highlight a few in our … Continued
Member Spotlight: Justin X. Thompson, Nixon Peabody
Justin X. Thompson is a partner at Nixon Peabody who represents clients across the spectrum of the real estate industry, from acquisition, financing and development to leasing and disposition.
88 Cities Recap: Reimagining the Future of Cities
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit held on Wednesday, April 27th, convened leaders of our local governments to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities our communities face.
Success Story: BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA)
BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA) BriteWorks is a woman-owned Latinx business, providing commercial cleaning and janitorial services to businesses for 25 years. LAEDC has provided assistance to BriteWorks on incentives, workforce, … Continued
Success Story: Tete Snacks (Carson, CA)
Tete Snacks (Carson, CA) A food kiosk located near the South Bay Pavilion Mall’s movie theatre generated daily customers until the COVID-19 shopping mall closures. The owner, Sami Pinillos, contacted … Continued
Success Story: Kids Artistic Sense, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
Kids Artistic Sense, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) Kids Artistic Sense, Inc. is an educational center for children with a mission to provide hands-on learning experiences using art to enhance the … Continued
Success Story: Playa Las Tunas (Los Angeles, CA)
Playa Las Tunas (Los Angeles, CA) Playa Las Tunas is an example of how small restaurants have struggled during the pandemic. Restaurant owner, Celso Hernandez, was initially denied financial assistance … Continued
Success Story: Baaz Bites (Los Angeles, CA)
Baaz Bites (Los Angeles, CA) The frozen food company, Baaz Bites, introduced Persian cuisine to the mainstream L.A. market. Still, the cost of packaging products became far too high during … Continued
Success Story: Project Joy (Antelope Valley, CA)
Project Joy (Antelope Valley, CA) “LAEDC provides a multitude of valuable and timely resources to assist businesses of all sizes no matter what their needs are. This is so critical … Continued
Success Story: Rice Field Corp/Great River Food
Rice Field Corp/Great River Food “As a family-owned business, Rice Field Corp/ Great River Food has been in Los Angeles County for over 35 years in the City of Industry. … Continued
Success Story: Orbit Event Rentals
Orbit Event Rentals “Thank You for the tremendous help and resources you provide Small Family Businesses such as ours. Your call in March (our 32nd Business Anniversary) was the key … Continued
Success Story: Johnny Rockets (Long Beach, CA)
Johnny Rockets (Long Beach, CA) LAEDC assisted Johnny Rockets’ owner, Becky Benam, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown Long Beach business is woman-owned and has eight employees. Our District Director … Continued